Dementia Doula Support
Support. Care. Understanding

Dementia can be a frightening diagnosis, throwing not only the person diagnosed, but also the entire family into the unknown. Families can be left feeling overwhelmed, confused, frightened of the future and out of their depth.

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• What does this diagnosis mean?

• I’m overwhelmed by the amount of information I have been given.

• How will we continue to care for our family member?

• How can I have a meaningful relationship if I can no longer communicate the way we did before?

• What’s if they no longer know who I am?

• As the dementia has progressed lots of our friends have abandoned us.

• I’m exhausted, I’m not sure how much more I have to give.

Services

Support for Families: Personalised support tailored to the unique needs of your family. This could include 1:1 support or family meetings, so everyone has a chance to have their questions and concerns addressed. Support could include emotional guidance, communication strategies and practical considerations – all designed to help you navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia.

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Education and Resources: Knowledge is crucial when dealing with dementia. I can help you navigate the plethora of information you may receive. I can help with understanding dementia progression, effective communication and practical daily care tips.

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Information Hub: I can provide links to additional resources to help you, and your family understand dementia better. I can also direct you to important websites relating to understanding legal and financial matters related to dementia care such as Power of Attorney and Advance Care Planning.

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Counselling: As a trained, experienced transition, grief and loss counsellor I can help with personal issues which arise when caring for a loved one with dementia.

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End of Life Planning Support: Preparing for the end-of-life phase can be particularly challenging. I can help families discuss and establish care preferences, ensuring individual wishes are respected and that the transition is handled with dignity and compassion.

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If you are navigating a dementia diagnosis with a loved one, I invite you to reach out. I am here to guide you with compassion, information, support and advocacy.​ Together we can navigate the challenges of dementia, ensuring that every person affected receives the care, support and compassion they deserve at every step along this journey.